Monica Thompson
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
The Eleanor Nursing Care Center
Hyde Park , NY
10.2016 - 08.2020
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
PCA
Any-Time Home Care INC
Poughkeepsie , NY
03.2012 - 07.2016
- Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School
Lagrangeville, NY06-2011
Skills
- Patient Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Feeding Assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Vital signs monitoring
- Toileting assistance
- Compassion and Empathy
- Compassionate communication
- Medical terminology knowledge
Certification
- PCA certificate
- CNA certificate
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
CNA
The Eleanor Nursing Care Center
10.2016 - 08.2020
PCA
Any-Time Home Care INC
03.2012 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School
- PCA certificate
- CNA certificate
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